South Avenue Magnet Elementary School

About

South Avenue Magnet Elementary School is located at 60 South Avenue Beacon, NY. This school is part of the Beacon City School District and the Board of Education is the official policy-making body for this school. The school attends to the educational needs for grades K through 5 in Dutchess County and educates through quality programs and support services which promote the intellectual, physical and cultural well-being. This public school is committed to the success of each child in a safe, supportive, learning environment.

At South Avenue School students receive not only smaller classrooms but also more one on one personal attention when required from teachers and staff that understands the desire to learn begins in elementary school.

The school wants all students to be safe, engaging environment that values all members of the community and encourages them to pursue their full potential as life-long learners and respectful citizens. The teachers make every effort to incorporate literacy learning in all areas of learning: social studies, science, math, health, physical education, and the arts.

The local area provides some scenic landscape with plenty of outdoor activities in the area such as; River Rafting, kayak or boating on the many lakes and rivers and the experience the wonderful culture that Dutchess County offers.